Famous People from Southend
There have been many famous and accomplished people who were either born in Southend or who have lived there at some point in their lives. The great majority of them have made a name in the arts and entertainment.

Getting In and Around Southend
Given the extensive road network that supports Southend, the most common way of entering the city is via car. There are two junctions leading to Southend off the London-orbital motorway.

History of Southend
During the time of Domesday Book, the place now known as Southend was a shared territory between the manors of Prittlewell and Milton. The Southend area was surrounded by other manors, particularly, Southchurch Hall at the east and Leigh at the west.